EXTRA CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN

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Categories     Chicken

Yield 6-8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons kosher salt
1/4 cup freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons minced rosemary, plus 4 medium sprigs
1 1/2 tablespoons minced thyme, plus 4 sprigs
1 1/2 tablespoons minced sage, plus 4 sprigs
5 minced bay leaves, preferably fresh, plus 5 whole leaves
3 garlic cloves, minced, plus 1 head, broken into cloves
Two 3-pound whole chickens
1 quart buttermilk
1 tablespoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco
1 teaspoon sugar
Grapeseed or vegetable oil, for frying
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup rice flour
1/4 cup garlic powder
1/4 cup onion powder
Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 200°. In a bowl, whisk 3 tablespoons of the kosher salt with 2 tablespoons of the pepper, the olive oil and the minced rosemary, thyme, sage, bay leaves and garlic. Rub the mixture all over the chickens and set them in a roasting pan. Roast for about 2 hours and 30 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the inner thighs registers 150°. Let the chickens cool, then cut each into 10 pieces. (You should have 4 drumsticks, 4 thighs, 4 wings and 8 breast quarters.) 2. In a very large bowl, whisk the buttermilk with the hot sauce and sugar. Add the chicken pieces and toss well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. 3. In a large saucepan, heat 2 inches of grapeseed oil to 375° with the rosemary, thyme and sage sprigs, the 5 whole bay leaves and the head of garlic. When the herbs are crispy and the garlic is golden, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. 4. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the all-purpose and rice flours with the garlic and onion powders. Whisk in the remaining 3 tablespoons of kosher salt and the remaining 2 tablespoons of pepper. 5. Remove half of the chicken pieces from the buttermilk, letting the excess drip back into the bowl. Dredge the chicken in the seasoned flour, patting it on lightly so it adheres. Fry the chicken over high heat, turning occasionally, until golden and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of each piece registers 160°, about 6 minutes for the breasts and 8 minutes for the wings, thighs and drumsticks. Transfer the fried chicken to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain. Let the oil return to 375° before you coat and fry the remaining chicken. Transfer the fried chicken to a platter and garnish with the fried garlic and herbs. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and serve right away with lemon wedges.

Anna Candy
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfect. It was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans and it was a delicious meal.


Sheikh Foysal
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This is my go-to fried chicken recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out great.


MD Zain Ali
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always crispy and juicy. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Fiaz Naroo
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This is the best fried chicken recipe I've ever had. The chicken is so crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Joy Gibson
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I made this chicken for dinner last night and it was a huge hit! The chicken was crispy, juicy, and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Alwande Zulu
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This is my go-to fried chicken recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out great.


Jimmy Castillo
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always crispy and juicy. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Lori Moore
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This is the best fried chicken recipe I've ever had. The chicken is so crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Imtyiaz Joyia
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I made this chicken for dinner last night and it was a huge hit! The chicken was crispy, juicy, and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Lilian Ngetich
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This is my go-to fried chicken recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out great.


Hayden vanZee
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always crispy and juicy. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Mr Badsha
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This is the best fried chicken recipe I've ever had. The chicken is so crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Abed and obaida ch
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I made this chicken for dinner last night and it was a huge hit! The chicken was crispy, juicy, and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ajaz Khar
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This is my go-to fried chicken recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out great.


Samir Mizher
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always crispy and delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Tanner Hearl
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This recipe is easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they were cooked through and juicy. The breading was crispy and flavorful.


Shish Chowdhury
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfect. It was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans and it was a delicious meal.


Hailey Gammelgard
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This is the best fried chicken recipe I've ever tried. The chicken was so crispy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again and again.


connerpeffer n0
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I made this chicken for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The chicken was crispy, flavorful, and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Sarah Feldpausch
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This fried chicken recipe is a keeper! The chicken came out super crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it!


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